An every day account of a small racing yard and the highs and lows....

Friday, 20 September 2019

It has been a wonderful summer despite the black cloud of HS2 looming over us - Now I am itching to get back on the horses - We just have five in this time, which is far more manageable and enjoyable for us. We have Top Garry, Ted Thistle, Secret Getaway (a new one) Velvet Cloud and Glory Hunter.
The mares and foals are looking fabulous particularly little Popalong who has exactly the same traits as her Mum - Food is number one priority and she jealously guards the creep feeder and won't let anyone else near it. She has learnt to be really independent as Popaway is far too busy grazing to bother much about her - Just occasionally she will glance up to see where her daughter is but most of the time they are at opposite ends of the field. She loves her really though and I am sure when it comes to weaning she will suddenly become fiercely maternal!

About Me

Pauline has been race riding her own horses in point to points for 15 years and is now training with Doug. Pauline has recently got her trainers permit. They are both passionate about National Hunt racing and achieving maximum potential from their horses in the best possible way. This is why ‘Equine Fitness’ is a very exciting new business for them.
In 2006 Doug eventually plucked up the courage (it only took 7 years!) to propose to Pauline whilst they were on holiday in the Maldives and they married in the Lake District in June 2007.